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***In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Stock Worker or be reachable on the current Civil Service list. Please indicate this on your resume or cover letter. *** AMENDED
Special Note: Per the daily operational needs of the Bureau of Vital Statistics, this position requires an on site presence and is not a remote role.
The Bureau of Vital Statistics is responsible for registering and certifying all birth, deaths, spontaneous and induced terminations of pregnancy in NYC. The bureau issues, analyzes and reports on 285,000 vital events each year. The bureau is a very large customer service operation, providing death certification services on a 24/7 basis, issuing more than 900,000 certified copies of birth and death records, and fulfilling hundreds of data requests annually. Division/Program Summary Description: This position will be within the Health Department's innovative Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS). The CPHDS is working to strengthen citywide population health surveillance by better linking public health, healthcare, and social service data to fully characterize and improve the health of New Yorkers.
Our vision is for these data to be accessible, timely, equitable, meaningfully usable, and protected and being actively to protect and promote health and wellbeing of New Yorkers. Housed in the Center for Population Health Data Science, the Bureau of Vital Statistics (BVS) at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene registers, amends, processes, and analyzes all vital events (births, deaths, and spontaneous and induced terminations of pregnancy) in New York City while also issuing certified copies of certificates to the public. There are approximately 120,000 births and 52,000 deaths and about 1 million certified copies of birth and death certificates issued each year. Vital event data are used by most health department programs (including infectious and chronic diseases, community health, environmental/occupational health, and health care access) and reported to national agencies.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Receive and store supplies and forms for the Office of Vital Records.
- Maintain inventory of all supplies, equipment, forms, and security paper.
- Distribute records, forms, supplies, and equipment to other Bureau of Vital Statistics (BVS) units.
- Maintain and secure off-site storage facilities and equipment, with travel required across NYC boroughs.
- Deliver certified paper to various business units following a predetermined schedule.
- Secure and lock the certified paper area when unoccupied, ensuring proper distribution and security.
- Pick up, store, and maintain records as per the retention schedule, assisting in the witnessed disposal of records.
- Print archival labels, affix labels to boxes, and accurately place birth and death records in archival storage.
- Update the Vital Records electronic database to ensure accurate inventory counts.
- Assist with Records Management and other BVS-related special projects as needed.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience operating electric transports.
- Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Valid NYS driver's license.
Why you should work for us:
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.
STOCK WORKER - 12200

Qualification Requirements
There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.